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New Delhi

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Humayun's Tomb, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, steep yourself in history at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and take in panoramic vistas at Qutub Minar.

Tampa, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 21- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to India Standard Time (IST) is 10.5 hours. Traveling from Tampa in February, expect little chillier with lows of 52°F in New Delhi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel to Jodhpur.

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Jodhpur

Sun City

The blue-walled buildings in the old quarter of Jodhpur have a calming, quaint aesthetic when viewed from up high, but down on the streets the city bustles with a lively atmosphere that belies its toy-town color.

You can fly from New Delhi to Jodhpur in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from New Delhi in February, expect nights in Jodhpur to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 83°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Jaisalmer.

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Jaisalmer

Golden City of India

A World Heritage Site, the desert city of Jaisalmer has a number of historical attractions, buildings, and legends worthy of protection.

On the 22nd (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Kothari's Patwaon-Ki-Haveli and then steep yourself in history at Jaisalmer Fort.

You can drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel to Thekkady.

Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Jaisalmer to Thekkady takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Munnar.

Traveling by car from Thekkady to Munnar takes 3 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Munnar can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Munnar to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or drive. March in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 77°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Kochi (Cochin).

Traveling by combination of flight, taxi, and subway from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to Kochi (Cochin) takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 92°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Goa.

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Traveling by combination of subway, taxi, and flight from Kochi (Cochin) to Goa takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway, taxi, flight, and train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Kochi (Cochin) in March: highs in Goa hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel to Mumbai.

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Traveling by flight from Goa to Mumbai takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Goa in March, plan for a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Mumbai: temperatures range from 92°F by day to 70°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Udaipur.

Traveling by flight from Mumbai to Udaipur takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Mumbai in March, Udaipur is little chillier at night with lows of 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Jaipur.

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Jaipur

Pink City

Known as the "Pink City" because of the color of the stone used for many of its notable structures, Jaipur draws visitors with its chaotic street life and a slew of colorful bazaars selling everything from handmade pottery to tie-dye scarves.

Jaipur is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Amber Palace, make a trip to City Palace of Jaipur, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and take a spin around town with Make Bike Trip.

You can fly from Udaipur to Jaipur in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in March, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can go by car to Agra.

Drive from Jaipur to Agra in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. March in Agra sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel to Leh.

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Leh

The former capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh, Leh possesses a historic old town area marked by stupas, monasteries, and traditional mud-brick houses.

Leh is known for historic sites, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Samstanling Monastery, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, make a trip to Temple at Sumda Chun, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Stok Kangri.

Getting from Agra to Leh by combination of train and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train, taxi, and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.